Participation rules
The festival welcomes folklore ensembles, cultural associations and traditional dance groups from different countries.
Groups must provide accurate participant information within the deadlines communicated by the organizer.
X International Folklore Festival SARAJEVO FEST 2027
- Date:
- 2–6 Jul 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
- Location:
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Categories:
- Folklore
- Director:
- A.L. & WOFA
- Application deadline:
- 1 Apr 2027
- Status:
- Applications open
Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.
About the festival
X International Folklore Festival Sarajevo Fest 2027
Following a successful previous edition that welcomed 527 participants, the festival introduces an expanded programme and a new concept offering much more than performances alone.
Several days of music, dance and international friendship create a place where cultures meet, traditions are shared and unforgettable memories are made. Groups can meet participants from other countries and spend time together throughout their stay.
Participation conditions
Performance and stage requirements
- Groups have the opportunity to perform on two or three festival evenings.
Accommodation & prices
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Booking and payment terms
Festival package: The package is based on the agreed accommodation and programme.
Participation is confirmed after registration and agreement with the festival organizer.
Hotel stays may be extended before or after the official festival dates, subject to availability and prior agreement.
Festival programme
Day 1
Friday 2 July
Day 1 — Arrival
ARRIVAL & WELCOME By 15:00 – arrival and hotel check-in. 15:00–19:30 – free time for rest and exploring Sarajevo. 19:30–20:15 – meeting with group representatives and distribution of the festival plan and programme. 20:15 – dinner at the hotel and participants’ social gathering.
Day 2
Saturday 3 July
SARAJEVO & FIRST FESTIVAL EVENING 08:00–10:00 – breakfast. 10:00–17:00 – free time to explore Sarajevo: Baščaršija, Sebilj, City Hall and the Old Town. 17:00 – return to the hotel, preparation and dressing in traditional costumes. 18:20 – gathering in front of the hotel and departure to the festival location. 19:00 – participants’ parade and start of the festival programme. Performance order will be announced later. 21:00 – dinner at the hotel.
Day 3
Sunday 4 July
AQUA PARK & BJELAŠNICA 08:00–10:00 – breakfast. 11:00 – departure to an Aqua Park near the hotel; leisure and social activities. By 17:00 – return to the hotel. 17:00–18:20 – preparation and dressing in traditional costumes. 18:20 – gathering in front of the hotel and departure to Bjelašnica. 19:30 – free cable-car ride. 19:30 – festival programme in the Olympic setting of Bjelašnica. 21:00 – dinner at the hotel.
Day 4
Monday 5 July
HERZEGOVINA & FINAL FESTIVAL EVENING 08:00–10:00 – breakfast. 11:00 – planned excursion: Sarajevo – Konjic – Jablanica – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Kravice. By 17:00 – return to the hotel. 17:00–18:20 – preparation and dressing in traditional costumes. 18:20 – departure to the festival location. 19:00 – participants’ parade. 19:20 – final festival programme. Performance order will be announced later. 21:00 – dinner for all participants at the hotel. 21:45 – farewell party for all participants.
Day 5
Tuesday 6 July
DEPARTURES Morning breakfast and free time. By 12:00 – hotel check-out and departure of participants for their home countries.
Excursions and transfers
Excursions
Optional Excursions
Participating groups can discover some of the most beautiful destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Optional excursions may include:
- Mostar
- Blagaj
- Sarajevo sightseeing
- Other selected destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Excursions are organized additionally. Detailed programmes, prices and availability will be provided to participating groups.
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Apply for this festival
X International Folklore Festival SARAJEVO FEST 2027
2–6 Jul 2027 · Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Apply by 1 Apr 2027
From €175 / person
2–6 Jul 2027